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Rodney Strong Merlot 2010 Wine Review

Rodney Strong Merlot 2010

Rodney Strong Merlot 2010

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rodney Strong

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Rodney Strong was Sonoma’s 13th bonded winery back in 1959, and the Klein family has owned it ever since 1989. They strive for sustainable agriculture and thus became Sonoma County’s first carbon-neutral winery. There's terrific balance, structure, supple texture and length on the finish of this wine. Alluring aromas of mocha-coffee on the nose along with rich black fruit. Pleasantly surprising vibrant acidity for food. Plush black plums and coffee on the finish. Try is with braised beef.

Merlot food pairings: slow cooked beef, hamburgers.

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This Rodney Strong Merlot 2010 was reviewed on January 4, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 497933
  • $20.06 
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Reviews and Ratings

Wonderful warm-climate Merlot with decadent chocolate pudding, Black Forest cake, vanilla extract, dark cherry and plum. Big dark fruit is wrapped in soft yet substantial tannins while mid-palate acidity brings lifted red cherry and cola notes en route to a dark, chocolaty finish. Enjoy till 2017. Source: Vintages Wine Ratings and Reviews, Nov. 2013.

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